Bio: Russell Best (I)

Sep. 6, 2012

Russell Best

Russell Best

Race: U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District

Age: 61

Party: Independent American

Occupation: Disabled American Vet

Education: Associate of Arts degree

What's your best idea to create jobs?

I would make all employers use E-Verify, then anyone caught not verifying their employees would be fined $10,000 per violation of the law. The third time caught they would be put in jail for one year. This would immediately create jobs. The money collected would be used in the state.

What is the future of solar energy and other forms of green energy in Nevada?

Green energy has a place in Nevada, especially geothermal if we allow it to grow and keep government laws from stopping growth. We need to allow companies to create their own business without government involvement or expense and save us, the taxpayers, money. This would also create jobs.

What's your best idea to improve the delivery of health care?

Repeal Obamacare. It as is a sham and the biggest tax increase that we canít afford. Make all health care providers meet certain requirements uniform in all 50 states to do business in the U.S. This allows for choice of company, price and portability in any state.

Should defense spending be increased or cut?

Yes, we need to cut the defense budget as it is too high and we need to start balancing the federal budget.